Interview with "Josie and the Pussycats" Filmmakers Deborah Kaplan and Harry Elfont

About this episode

Morgan interviews filmmakers Deborah Kaplan and Harry Elfont to discuss the 25th anniversary of 'Josie and the Pussycats'.

To mark the 25th anniversary of the release of the cult classic film "Josie and the Pussycats," Morgan sat down with filmmakers Deborah Kaplan and Harry Elfont. Deborah and Harry dive into themes of the film, crafting the music, and the legacy of "Josie and the Pussycats." You can follow Female Gaze: The Film Club Instagram BlueSky Website

People in this episode

Host: Morgan

Guests: Deborah Kaplan, Harry Elfont

Topics covered

• film analysis
• music in film
• legacy of cult classics
• interview
• filmmaking

Keywords

• Josie and the Pussycats
• Deborah Kaplan
• Harry Elfont
• film legacy
• music
• cult classic
• interview

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Books & works: Josie and the Pussycats

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